Channel Relay Swim

As many of you know I’m a very keen open water swimmer. I have loved swimming since my Dad taught me to swim at a very early age. With my family we spent our childhood holidays ‘wild’ swimming, before it was a thing.

In 2019/20 losing both parents and the lockdowns; discussing LIFE with my husband over a glass of Rosé in a sunny garden I re-remembered my love of ‘wild swimming’. However, I live in the middle of the Chilterns with nowhere locally available to indulge. How fortunate that I found the Milton Keynes Bluetits in May 2021, who are nearly on my doorstep. Let the adventures begin …….

I now swim all year round in lakes, rivers and the sea with likeminded people who are as excited about outdoor swimming & adventures as I am.

The current big adventure/challenge is in June 2026, when I will join with 5 Bluetit Chill swim buddies to relay swim across the English Channel. I’m very excited and nervous about it. In completing this challenge I will be raising funds to cover the challenge with all excess funds going to The Bluetits Chill swimmers supporting their work of building and maintaining the Bluetit swim community; funding things like safety awareness, supporting volunteers, training and those free badges that each bluetit receives on joining a group. For further information see links below

I would humbled if you could help me with this challenge, any donation would be so gratefully received

Thank you

Maria

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